US Bridges

Index RD over Little Caney Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Kentucky · .1 MI W of JCT US 460 · Structure no. 088C00035N

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
92
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Index RD over Little Caney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Index RD over Little Caney Creek in Morgan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 92 vehicles a day, projected to reach 92 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIndex RD
CrossesLittle Caney Creek
Location.1 MI W of JCT US 460
RouteCounty Highway 1276
CountyMorgan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.8925, -83.29056
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2012)
Projected traffic92 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Index RD over Little Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Index RD over Little Caney Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Index RD over Little Caney Creek carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Index RD over Little Caney Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m).

Who owns Index RD over Little Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.